June 19, 2013 / Features

On June 11, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas announced the passage of her Rape is Rape legislation. The bill redefines rape to include forced oral and anal sex, in addition to forced sexual intercourse. More...

Two members of the HANAC JVL Senior Center, Connie Rispoli (l.) and Mary Travers (r.), received the President’s Service award at The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Community Servic More...

The Building Resiliency Task Force, an expert panel convened after Hurricane Sandy to propose steps needed to fortify New York’s buildings and strengthen the city’s building standards released its recommendations last week. More...

Paul Vallone, Democratic candidate for the 19th City Council seat, received the endorsement of Congressmember Grace Meng on June 17. Meng represents the 6th Congressional District which overlaps much of the 19th city council district. More...

Costa Constantinides was endorsed on June 16 by Congressmember Carolyn Maloney (DNY 12) for the City Council’s 22nd District, which represents Astoria, along with parts of Long Island City, Woodside, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights. More...

On June 14, the 12th annual Firefighter Christopher Santora Educational Scholarship Fund dinner dance was held at Riccardo’s by the Bridge in Astoria. The program provides more than $60,000 in scholarships each year to firefighters and pu More...

The United Community Civic Association (UCCA) held its annual BBQ fundraiser and reception on June 13 at Central Lounge in Astoria. More than 100 people attended, including members from Mount Sinai Queens. More...

Steinway Family Dental Center opened its new location at 32-50 Steinway Street on Jun. 6, 2012. Since then they have realized their dream to expand the services of Steinway Family Dental Center (SFDC). More...

European Wax Center recently celebrated its Grand Opening at 70-10 Austin Street in Forest Hills, providing facial and body waxing services to men and women in a luxurious setting at affordable prices. More...

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